Santa Rosa, California, December 28th, 2023 – The use of satellites in space has historically focused on the aspects of science, communication, and military. This will change massively in the future. Whole swarms of small satellites orbit the globe and supply mankind with Internet access. Modern day satellites are packed with state-of-the art electronics. They must be as small … [Read more...]
Using An Oscilloscope To Verify EMC Tests For Automotive Electronics
Consumer demand for more entertainment, safety, and communication options within automobiles has significantly increased both the density of electronic components and the number of on-board wired and wireless signals. The result: an ever-expanding range of signals contained within the same car-sized fixed space. USING AN OSCILLOSCOPE TO VERIFY EMC TESTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE … [Read more...]
SCHURTER Classic Power Entry Module with Circuit Breaker Gets Even Better
Santa Rosa, California, November 30th, 2023 – SCHURTER series DG11 and DG12 with and without main filters feature a first-of-its-kind ingress protection solution for IEC inlets, consisting of a seal gasket between the connector and mating V-Lock power cord. The blue colored latch of the V-Lock power cord and blue inlay of the appliance inlet indicate that the two have been … [Read more...]
Customized Wire Harness Solutions by SCHURTER
SCHURTER is pleased to announce its wire harness solutions with ready-to-connect cables, cable bundles and complete wire harnesses with connectors, contacts, or wire-end sleeves. Wire harnessing requires a special electrical engineering know-how to ensure end-to-end quality of product installation and performance. SCHURTER’s widespread offering of components and wire harness … [Read more...]
MSM II – The New Generation of Mechanical Pushbuttons Made of High-Grade Stainless Steel
Santa Rosa, California, September 1st, 2023 – SCHURTER extends its popular momentary pushbutton switch series MSM to include the newest addition, the MSM II. The MSM Metal Line switch family has been successfully used on the market for over 30 years, which is attributed to its durability, precision, and overall high quality. The new generation MSM II stands out even more as it … [Read more...]
Schurter Sets New Benchmark in Reducing CO2 Footprint with New Green Line
Santa Rosa, California, July 27th, 2023 – SCHURTER further embarks on its sustainability initiatives by introducing its new Green Line collection of high-quality components. As part of SCHURTER’s sustainable strategy, these IEC 60320-1 appliance connectors are the industry’s first to contribute to less CO2 emissions and lower material consumption. They are also first in the … [Read more...]
The Voltage Rises
Santa Rosa, California, July 24th, 2023 – In the past, automobiles had minimal electrical systems and relied mainly on mechanical systems. Today, there are many electrical functions such as seat heating and cooling, comfort systems, and assistance systems that draw a lot of electricity from the battery. In a 12V vehicle electrical system, higher and higher currents must flow. … [Read more...]
New Touchless Hidden Switch is Concealed Behind Surface
Santa Rosa, California, August 10th, 2023 – SCHURTER introduces the innovative THS switch series with optical sensor technology that can be concealed behind any surface without the need for mounting holes. A small opening in the user interface is all that is needed to allow the ToF sensor to actuate. Equipment and appliances used in public areas has created demand for … [Read more...]
New FXP Fuseholder with Increased Power Ratings Already Fulfills Upcoming IEC Standard
Santa Rosa, California, June 8th, 2023 – SCHURTER, a leading provider of electronic components, is proud to announce its new FXP fuseholder with increased power ratings. The closed fuseholder provides a solution to a longstanding industry challenge that involves power dissipation limitations for fuseholders used at higher operating currents and temperatures. SCHURTER’s new FXP … [Read more...]
Knee Frequency is A Misleading Bandwidth Metric
INTRODUCTION There is a transmission line critical length rule that is often used in high-speed PCB design by novice engineers. This rule should not be used and is not appropriate for high-speed PCBs. The bandwidth limit of a digital signal or a high-speed digital channel is often used in certain calculations to get estimates of channel behavior. For example, the knee … [Read more...]